JPH04126592U - reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Objective] To provide a drum-type game machine that can extremely easily transfer discharged medals to a medal box. [Structure] A medal tray 30 for storing ejected medals is provided on the front surface of the reel-type game machine, and the front wall of the medal tray 30 is made into an opening/closing front lid 32 that can be opened and closed almost horizontally.
As a result, the work of transferring the ejected medals M from the medal tray 30 to the medal box 20 can be performed extremely easily and in a short time by simply opening the front front cover 32.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention enables multiple rotary bodies to be inserted into the medal slot by inserting predetermined medals into the medal slot. based on the combination of patterns drawn on the outer periphery of the rotating body when the rotating body is stopped. A drum-type game in which a predetermined score is given and medals are ejected based on the score. It's about machines.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, multiple rotating bodies were rotated by inserting a predetermined medal into the medal slot. Based on the combination of designs drawn on the outer periphery of the rotating body when the rotating body stops, A reel-type gaming machine where a predetermined score is given and medals are ejected based on the score. At the bottom of the front of the reel-type gaming machine, there are discharge points according to the points achieved in the game. The medal tray for storing the medals was fixed. And this medal tray The stored medals will be transferred to the medal box when you finish playing. I had to carry it with me.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, the conventional medal tray described above is formed into a concave shape when transferring medals. Remove the medals by scraping them out of the storage area along the curved front wall of the medal tray. The medals had been moved to the medal box, so if you don't scrape them up carefully, the medals won't end up in the medal box. The problem was that it wouldn't go in and would spill out. Also, be careful when transferring There was also the problem that it took a long time to transfer. This invention is based on the above This was done in view of the problems that occurred, and its purpose is to reduce the amount of medals that are ejected. Providing a reel-type gaming machine that makes it extremely easy to transfer medals to a medal box. It's about doing.

0004

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, in this invention, By inserting a designated medal into the medal slot, multiple rotation bodies are rotated. , based on the combination of designs drawn on the outer periphery of the rotating body when the rotating body stops. In a drum-type gaming machine where points are given and medals are ejected based on the points. , A mechanism for storing medals ejected based on the score is provided on the front of the drum-type gaming machine. An opening/closing front lid that includes a medal saucer and allows the front wall of the medal saucer to be opened and closed almost horizontally. It is characterized by the following.

[0005]

[Effect]

When transferring the medals stored in the medal tray to the medal box, first By opening the front cover that forms the front wall of the medal tray, you can access the storage area of the medal tray. The front side is open and becomes almost horizontal. In that state, open and close the medal box in front of the lid. If you move the stored medals toward the front, you can smoothly move the medals. You can transfer them to the medal box at any time. Therefore, in this invention, Just open the front cover that makes up the front wall of the tray, and the medals will be removed. Transfer work from the medal tray to the medal box can be performed extremely easily.

[0006]

【Example】

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, see Figure 6. Next, the overall configuration of the reel-type gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment will be explained. Figure 6 shows the times 1 is a perspective view of the trunk-type gaming machine 1 seen from the front. In the figure, the reel-type gaming machine 1 is It has a box-shaped machine frame 2, and a plurality of display windows 3a formed on the front upper part of the machine frame 2. The rotating bodies 4a to 4c are facing from 3c to 3c. The rotation bodies 4a to 4c are one Generally configured to be able to rotate independently by a stepping motor, and , a plurality of patterns are drawn on the outer periphery of each rotating body 4a to 4c. but When the rotating bodies 4a to 4c stop rotating, the line will be on the hit line (there are usually 5). By matching the predetermined symbols, a predetermined score will be awarded, and a medal will be awarded according to the score. is now being discharged.

[0007] Also, on the top of the front of the machine frame 2, there is a light that lights up when a problem occurs with the reel-type gaming machine 1. Trouble lamp 5 that occurs, or a jackpot game state where you can earn a large amount of medals in a short period of time. The special prize lamp 6 that notifies you that you are in a gaming state where you can play, and the An operation lamp 7 is provided to notify that the gaming machine 1 is in operation.

[0008] In addition, the number of medals earned in the game is displayed on the lower left and right sides of the display windows 3a to 3c. A score display 8 that displays A credit display 9 for displaying the number of game medals stored is provided. profit When the score is established, the score is added to the point display 8, and the medal is ejected. The subtracted value will be displayed moment by moment. In addition, the credit display 9 also shows The number of medals must be within the specified number (for example, 50) and inserted into the medal slot. The memorized value of the number of game medals played is displayed, as well as the number of medals 1 to 3 used for each game. The number of game medals remaining is subtracted and the remaining number of game medals is displayed. In addition, medals are placed in the medal slot. Anyone can easily and quickly use the storage tray 16 to be described later. I can do that.

[0009] Further, the lower part of the display windows 3a to 3c serves as an operation panel stand 10 that protrudes forward. A storage tray 16 is provided above the operation panel stand 10. Also, operation A star for rotating the rotating bodies 4a to 4c is provided on the front part of the panel stand 10. A stop switch button that stops the rotation of the lever 11 and the rotating rotating bodies 4a to 4c. buttons 12a to 12c, and a game start switch button 1 to be operated when starting the game. 3 and a payment switch button 14 to be operated when ending the game. Ru. Note that the stop switch buttons 12a to 12c are the ones on the rotating bodies 4a to 4c, respectively. It corresponds to

0010 A medal return lever is located on the side of the storage tray 16 provided on the top of the operation panel stand 10. -15 is provided, and by operating the lever 15, the inserted medals are returned. It is now possible to The storage tray 16 also has medals stored in its storage section. By holding the medal with your finger and moving it towards one end, the medal will gradually rise. When it reaches one end, it passes through a medal passage opening (not shown) and enters the medal. It is configured to be inserted into the medal slot, making it extremely easy to insert medals. It is now possible to do so.

[0011] By the way, the lower part of the operation panel stand 10 has a concave portion formed in a concave shape toward the rear. 17, and a horizontal mounting table 18 is formed at the bottom of the recess 17. This mounting table 18 is used to place a medal box 20 in which the medals that have been won are placed. To prevent the medal box 20 from moving when the medal box 20 is placed, The positioning protrusions 1 are arranged so that the distance is approximately the same as the length of both ends of the lower part of the medal box 20. 9a and 19b (see FIG. 1 for 19a) are provided in a protruding manner. Also, the recess From the top of 17, when the medal box 20 is placed on the mounting table 18, the medal box 20 is The box stopper piece 21 that contacts the inside of the rear wall of the medal box 20 rotates to prevent it from moving in the opposite direction. It is hanging freely. In this way, in this embodiment, the empty medal box 20 or The place where the medal box 20 containing some of the acquired medals is placed is the rotary gaming machine 1. Since it is provided on the front of the machine, it is possible to remove the medals placed on the top of the reel-type gaming machine 1 as in the past. There is no need to stand up and take the medal box 20, and you can easily remove the medal box 20 while sitting. You can take it.

0012 The display windows 3a to 3c, the operation panel stand 10, and the recess 17 are arranged on the machine frame 2. It is formed on the front opening/closing plate 2a which is pivotally supported so that it can be opened and closed freely. When a failure occurs inside the system, the front opening/closing plate 2a can be opened to deal with the problem. It is now possible to do so. In addition, at the bottom of the front opening/closing plate 2a, there is a A medal tray 30 is provided for storing medals discharged by the machine, and an ashtray 2 is provided on the side thereof. 2 is provided. The medal tray 30 constitutes the main part of this embodiment. .

[0013] Therefore, the configuration of the medal tray 30 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. figure 1 is a drum type showing how medals are transferred from the medal tray 30 to the medal box 20 FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lower part of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the lower part of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 3 shows the front lid 32 of the medal tray 30. 4 is a partially cutaway side view showing the opened state, and FIG. 4 shows the front lid of the medal tray 30. 32 is a partially cutaway side view showing a closed state, and FIG. 5 shows the medal tray 30 and the medal tray. 2 is a side cross-sectional view showing the relationship with a box 20. FIG. In the figure, the medal tray 30 is It has a medal storage section 31 for storing issued medals, and in front of the medal storage section 31. It is configured as an opening/closing front lid 32 whose face wall can be opened almost horizontally.

[0014] This opening/closing front lid 32 has fan-shaped storage guide walls 33a, 33b at both ends thereof, When the opening/closing front cover 32 is closed, the medals are located at both ends of the medal tray 30. It is stored in the storage part formed on the inner surface of the support stands 39a and 39b that support the dull saucer 30. When the medals are stored and the front cover 32 is opened, the stored medals do not fall to the side. This is what makes up the side walls.

[0015] Further, at the bottom of both ends of the opening/closing lid 32, a shaft supported by the support stands 39a and 39b is provided. Branches 34a and 34b are provided. One of these pivot supports 34a and 34b As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the shaft support 34b is provided inside the support base 39b. The lower end of the locking swing rod 35 is fixed. In addition, the upper end of the locking swing rod 35 A connecting shaft 36 is provided in a protruding manner, and the connecting shaft 36 extends in an arc shape on the inner surface of the support base 39b. It passes through the drilled guide groove 37 and is connected to the upper rear end of the storage guide wall 33b. There is. Further, the other end of the connecting shaft 36 is locked to the rear end surface inside the support base 39. One end of the return spring 38 is connected. In addition, at the center of the tip of the opening/closing lid 32, is provided with a protruding engaging claw 40 that can engage with the medal box 20 when the opening/closing lid 32 is open. It is.

[0016] To explain the operation of the medal tray 30 configured as described above, first, In the normal state, the opening/closing front cover 32 is moved inward by the biasing force of the return spring 38. 4, it is in the closed state shown in FIG. However, Meda When transferring the medals stored in the medal storage section 31 to the medal box 20, first Pull the front cover 32 toward you with your other hand and rotate it against the biasing force of the return spring 38. (the state shown in Figure 3) and place it on the mounting table 18 with your other hand. Take the medal box 20 placed on the table, and remove the upper edge of the medal box 20 as shown in FIG. The flange portion 20a formed on the opening/closing front cover 32 is engaged with the engaging claw 40 of the front cover 32. engaged Even if you release your hand holding the front lid 32 in this state, the front lid 32 will not return. Therefore, use that hand to pick up the medals M stored in the medal tray 30 as shown in Figure 1. By scraping the medals to the front, it is extremely easy and quick to do so without spilling the medals. Medals can be transferred to the medal box 20 at any time. In addition, in this case, in Figure 5 As shown, the bottom surface of the storage section 31 of the medal tray 30 and the inner surface of the opening/closing front lid 32 are almost the same. The state is almost horizontal, and the top surface of the medal box 20 is below the inner surface of the front lid 32. As a result, there are no obstacles when collecting the medals towards you and it can be done smoothly. Ru. After all the medals have been transferred, lift the medal box 20 and By releasing the engagement with the mating claw 40, the opening/closing front cover 32 is released from the return spring 38. It automatically returns to the closed state due to the biasing force.

[0017] In the above-described embodiment, the return spring 38 is attached to one of the support bases 39b. Although we have shown an example in which a return spring is provided only in the support base 39a, it is also possible to provide a return spring inside the other support base 39a. It may be possible to do so.

[0018]

[Effect of the idea]

As is clear from the above explanation, in the present invention, the reel-type gaming machine A medal tray is provided in front of the machine to store medals ejected based on scores. The front wall of the medal saucer has a front lid that can be opened and closed almost horizontally, so the medal saucer Simply open the front cover that forms the front wall of the The work of transferring medals from medal boxes to medal boxes can be carried out extremely easily and in a short time.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lower part of the drum-type game machine, showing how medals are transferred from a medal tray to a medal box according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lower part of the drum-type game machine showing the medal tray portion.

FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway side view showing a state in which the opening/closing front lid of the medal tray is opened.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway side view showing a state in which the opening/closing front lid of the medal tray is closed.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing the relationship between the medal tray and the medal box.

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the reel-type gaming machine according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Reel-type game machine 4a-4c rotating body 30 Medal saucer 32 Opening/closing front cover

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: By inserting a predetermined medal into a medal slot, a plurality of rotation bodies are rotated, and when the rotation bodies stop, a predetermined score is awarded based on a combination of patterns drawn on the outer periphery of the rotation bodies. In a drum-type gaming machine in which medals are dispensed based on the points given and medals are ejected based on the points, a medal tray is provided on the front surface of the drum-type gaming machine for storing the medals discharged based on the points, and the medal tray is This drum-type game machine is characterized by having a front cover that can be opened and closed almost horizontally on the front wall.